The Global Alliance on

Food Security Research

Location

Atlas, building number 104

Atlas is one of the most visually distinct buildings of Wageningen Campus. This robust building was named after the primordial Titan who held up the celestial sphere. The recognisable concrete grid on the outside of the building acts as the mainstay for the entire structure.

Address

Droevendaalsesteeg 4
Building 104
6708 PB Wageningen

Visiting hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 22:00

During office hours the building is open to the public, after office hours you can only access the building with a WURcard.

Atlas was designed by the architectural firms Van den Oever, Zaaijer en Partners from Amsterdam and Rafael Vinoly Architects from London. At first, the lattice was meant to act as a trellis, allowing the building to be completely overgrown with climbing plants. But this idea was abandoned when no climbing plant could be found that would cover the entire building and stay green year-round.

Route

Signs directing you to Wageningen Campus are placed along all major access roads to Wageningen. Once on the campus, follow the ‘P-route’ to car park P4. Here (and at all the other main car parks) you will find signs with directions to the various buildings on the campus. Atlas’ building number is 104​.